Photos drop as Bawumia leads gov't delegation to mourn with Rawlings over mother's death
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has led a government delegation to mourn with the family of Former President Jerry John Rawlings over the loss of his mother.
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In his company were the Minister of Energy, John Peter Amewu, the MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, and the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta.
Other officials that accompanied him on behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, were the Chief of Staff, Frema Osei Opare and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway.
As sighted on the verified Facebook page of Dr. Bawumia, YEN.com.gh brings all the photos from the visit to the Rawlings.
Bawumia wrote, "This morning, I led a government delegation, on behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to commiserate with former President of the Republic, H.E Jerry John Rawlings and family following the loss of his dear mother, Madam Victoria Agbotui. I expressed government's deepest condolences to former President Rawlings and family for the loss. May Madam Victoria rest in peace."
Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia signing the book of condolence.
The Chief of Staff, Frema Osei Opare, signing the book of condolence.
Group photograph of the government delegation and family of Former President Rawlings.
Some Ghanaians have shared their thoughts about the visit to the former president.
Kwesi Mawutor believes this is the way to go.
Way to go! This is the kind of maturity that should become the mainstay of our politics.
Joseph Soku Salvation was impressed by the peaceful co-existence.
This is what I like about Ghanaians....Aside our differences, we still love ourselves...May God grant us a peaceful elections.
Daniel Anin asked an obvious question.
So where were the NDC people.
Abubakari Nuhu was impressed with the visit.
Great move this is leadership.
Francis Kennedy Ocloo a popular social commentator had something to say.
Ok well noted but you're going into opposition soon.
Former President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, has officially informed the general public of the demise of his mother, Madam Victoria Agbotui.
In a Facebook post sighted by YEN.com.gh, the former president confirmed that she died in the early hours of Thursday, September 24, 2020.
Rawlings, the Anlo State, as well as the Agbotui and allied families, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all who have and still continue to mourn with them and express their sympathies.
The family, however, requested all to respect their privacy during this difficult period and call 0264444464 to secure appointments in case of visits.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
